Jiang Quan 6 intentionally grounded to avoid sinking, China

SPLASH 24/7 reported an accident with Chinese coastal bulk carrier Jiang Quan 6 on Aug 8, which took place off Zhoushan. Vessel collided with a reef while trying to avoid collision with a fishing vessel, and was holed in a bow section with following massive water ingress. To avoid sinking, vessel was intentionally grounded. 18 crew evacuated.

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